Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Thus, in the afternoon, Lucia was for a considerable time quite alone.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

eagerly desirous

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

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From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Thus, in the afternoon, Lucia was for a considerable time quite alone.

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From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

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From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

make longer

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

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From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

a particular point in time

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Thus, in the afternoon, Lucia was for a considerable time quite alone.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, in the afternoon, Lucia was for a considerable time quite alone.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She rose and dressed hastily, fancying that at any moment he might come in, and anxious to lengthen, by every means, the time of their nearness to each other.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.

up to a particular time

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

at the time that

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

in a wishful manner

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Maurice, however, though he looked wishfully at the Cottage as he went about his preparations, had too many things to think of and arrange, to steal a moment for the indulgence of his inclinations until afternoon, and she was obliged to wait with such patience as she could for his coming.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading When Lucia awoke next morning, her first thought was of Maurice--what should she do without him?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had told Mrs. Costello that it would be needful for him to spend two or three hours in Cacouna, and asked her to see his father in the meantime.